Whirlgig

ISBN-10

0-440-22835-2

ISBN-13

978-0-440-22835-6

Author

Fleischman, Paul

Publisher

Dell Laurel leaf

Copyright

1998

Lexile

760L

Genre

Fiction

Synopsis

Brent Bishop discovers the meaning of accountability when his drunken action causes the death of Lea Zamora. As a part of his retribution, Lea's mother asks him to construct, in four geographic corners of the country, four whirligigs resembling Lea. During the process Brent experiences a cleansing transformation. This book addresses controversial issues of interest to many adolescents and includes scenes and language that reflect mature content. Before handing the text to a child, educators and parents should read the book and know the child. California author.

Themes

Responsible Decision- Making

Protagonist

Male, Adolescent

Note

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